Cold laser therapy

Cold laser therapy is a relatively new technology (30 years old) when compared to acupuncture which has been used since 8000-3500 B.C. Just like the abacus evolved into the computer, slowly needles are evolving into light. Recent innovations in low-level lasers now make it possible for the average physician or consumer to own cold laser equipment. Cold lasers are sometimes called Low Level Lasers (LLL) or soft lasers

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(The above is a picture of the actual cold laser we use in our clinic in Parker Colorado.)

In general, cold lasers can be used in 2 distinct ways:

Targeting acupuncture trigger points (similar to acupuncture but without the needles)

Broad coverage of deep tissue with laser photons to stimulate changes in the tissue

The Cold Laser therapy we offer at our Parker office offers a non-intrusive option to acupuncture and surgery. It also provides a non-addicting treatment that eliminates the complications of long-term drug treatment programs. Cold laser are widely use for treatment of:

Acute and chronic pain

Ligament sprains

Muscle strain

Soft tissue injuries

Tendonitis

Arthritis

Tennis elbow

Back pain

Bursitis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Healing With Cold Lasers

The cold laser produces an impulse of light at a wavelength (approximate 900nm) that maximized the energy (in photons) at a desire depth, usually 10-13cm (4-5 inches) deep. This may be combined with other laser diode with a shorter wavelength (875nm) to add photons to the shallower levels of tissue. In addition, red light diode with a wavelength of 660nm may be used to add energy to even shallower levels of tissues.

The goal of laser therapy is to deliver light energy units from infrared laser radiation, called photons, to damaged cells. It is the consensus of experts is that photons absorbed by the cells through laser therapy stimulate the mitochondria to accelerate production of ATP. This biochemical increase in cell energy is used to transform live cells from a state of illness to a stable, healthy state.

Over 4000 studies have been conducted in recent years to validate the effectiveness of cold laser therapy. Cold lasers treatment systems may be cleared by the FDA.